[Public-List] Heaving-to an Alberg

[George Dinwiddie]

Ed,

On 9/4/10 5:53 AM, edward schroeder wrote:
> Has anybody tried successfully to heave-to an Alberg? If so, what
> size foresail was used? Every time I try, the boat starts sailing.

I've hove-to with both the #1 & #2 genoas.  Probably the working jib, 
too, but I don't recall.  It's been a long time since I've used that 
sail.  I've always been able to get the boat to balance easily, but if 
you're sailing forward, perhaps you need to ease the main a little.

  - George

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